Upping your home’s IQ isn’t all about showing off the latest gadgets. With technology on your side, you can enhance quality-of-life while using less energy and adding to the aesthetics of your living space. Here’s how:

With the Echo Show, you can get hands-free help on everything from finding a recipe to streaming your favorite show to adding to your shopping list and much, much more. Just ask Alexa →

Take mood lighting to the next level with the Hue starter kit, which includes four smart, energy-efficient light bulbs that produce soft white lighting that you can dim and control remotely. Light it up →

Climate control comes easy with the Next thermostat, which features an easy-to-read display in four color options, and the ability to automatically adjust the temperature to your personal preferences. Be cool →

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